World Equestrian Games 2010: Host City Begins Countdown
Official countdown clocks were unveiled during halftime of the
The city of Lexington, Ky., began its official countdown to the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games on Dec. 29–1,000 days before the Games will debut in the United States.
Official countdown clocks were unveiled during halftime of the University of Kentucky versus San Diego basketball game at Rupp Arena. Jack Kelly, CEO of the World Games 2010 Foundation Inc., Dr. Pearse Lyons, CEO of Alltech, Kentucky Horse Park Executive Director John Nicholson, and Lexington Mayor Jim Newberry attended the unveiling of the clocks at Rupp arena.
The 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games will be held Sept. 25-Oct. 10, 2010, at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington. The event, which is held every four years, will host the crowning of world champions in eight equestrian disciplines recognized by the Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI). The Games have never before been held outside of Europe; nor have all eight disciplines ever previously been held together at a single site–both firsts that will be achieved at the Kentucky Horse Park. The 2010 Games are expected to have a statewide economic impact of $150 million. It is anticipated that more than 600,000 spectators will attend the 16-day competition.
Officials unveiled the new countdown clocks in downtown Lexington and started them rolling during halftime of the UK/San Diego basketball game at Rupp Arena Dec TheHorse.com is home to thousands of free articles about horse health care. In order to access some of our exclusive free content, you must be signed into TheHorse.com. Already have an account? Stay on top of the most recent Horse Health news with |
